US Steel
Since acquiring Stelco in 2007, U.S. Steel has attacked Canadian working families and pensioners, all the while violating its commitments under the Investment Canada Act to provide a "net benefit" to Canada and our communities. The Steelworkers and the entire labour movement have mobilized to fight back against U.S. Steel and to force our governments to defend our working families and pensioners.
News Releases and Articles
- 16 October 2011 Hamilton Spectator: Hamilton's 1005 votes 'Yes' but 'nobody liked it'
- 11 October 2011 Media Release: Steelworkers Local 1005 and U.S. Steel Reach Tentative Agreement
- 22 September 2011 Statement by NDP MP Peter Julian: End the U.S. Steel Lockout Now
- 20 September 2011 Hamilton Spectator: U.S. Steel, Union Still Talking
- 7 July 2011 Hamilton Spectator: U.S. Steel Sets Another Abysmal Record
- 27 May 2011 Media Release: U.S. Steel Suffers Another Defeat in Federal Court
- 22 March 2011 Hamilton Spectator: U.S. Steel CEO Surma Gets Obscene $8.6-Million Raise
- 15 February 2011 Rabble.ca: Steelworker's Widow Unsure How She'll Survive Without Cost-of-Living Adjustments
- 31 January 2011 Rabble.ca: Hamilton vs. U.S. Steel
- 29 January 2011 Video: Hamilton Day of Action
- 29 January 2011 Photo Gallery: Hamilton Day of Action
- 15 January 2011 Hamilton Spectator: U.S. Steel Workers Get Financial Boost
- 22 September 2011 | Hamilton Spectator Local 1005 Mulls Over U.S. Steel Offer U.S. Steel is expected to table another offer Friday, Local 1005 President Rolf Gerstenberger says.
- 28 January 2011 Paid for in Sweat and Sacrifice - By Ken Neumann Stelco pensions were earned by workers, not a gift, and U.S. Steel has no right to take them away.
- 17 January 2011 Ontario-Wide Mobilization Jan. 29 for Locked-Out Steelworkers Supporters from across Ontario will converge on Hamilton on January 29 to stand in solidarity with locked-out Steelworkers and pensioners under attack by foreign corporation U.S. Steel.
- 26 July 2010 Appeal Court Rules Against U.S. Steel in Attempt to Delay Investment Canada Case
- 14 June 2010 Court Upholds Canadian Law’s Power Over Foreign Takeovers
- 8 March 2010 Rally March 14 2009 for Locked Out Workers at US Steel Lake Erie Works
- 6 January 2010 TV DEBATE: To Privatize or not to Privatize
- 5 November 2009 U.S. Steel Recalls 63 Workers to Save on Severance
- 6 October 2009 Brantford Strike 'Poster Child' for Anti-scab Lobby
- 1 September 2009 Production to resume at former Stelco plant
- 1 September 2009 Union supports Lakeside Steel's bid to buy former Stelco steel making facilities
- 6 August 2009 Workers at U.S. Steel say “We need an employer that will put us back to work – as was promised to the federal government.”
- 5 August 2009 U.S. Steel Locks Out 150 Workers at Canadian Plant
- 4 August 2009 U.S. Steel Locks Out Nanticoke Workers
- 31 July 2009 USW Economist Says Employment Likely to Lag Behind Output Recovery HAMILTON SPECTATOR, JULY 29, 2009 – Erin Weir, economist for the United Steelworkers says, with signs of recession slowdown we are not seeing much growth, but at least we've stopped shrinking. However, employment is still gloomy.
- 27 July 2009 Clement: U. S. Steel Must Meet Obligations or Face Consequences Minister Clement puts pressure on U.S. Steel to live up to it's obligations prior to signing the contract when they purchased Stelco in 2007.
- 24 July 2009 Workers Call for Clement's Immediate Resignation SUDBURY, ON - Having actively disparaged the community of Sudbury and having made comments that clearly indicate he sides with the company, Industry Minister Tony Clement should immediately resign his portfolio.
- 21 July 2009 Ottawa Asks Court to Reverse U.S. Steel's Job Cuts Toronto Star - Ken Neumann approves of government action, but calls for transparency of all foreign investment promises and put teeth in Investment Canada Act.
- 21 July 2009 USW Applauds Clement’s Actions Regarding U.S. Steel Following calls from USW, Minister Clement takes legal action against U.S. Steel for failing to live up to their commitment. Ken Neumann insists on transparency and tougher foreign investment rules also needed.
- 20 July 2009 Steelworkers Union Applauds Clement’s Actions Regarding U.S. Steel
- 4 March 2009 U.S. Steel Shutdown: Company Should Have Consulted Earlier with The Union Ontario and national leaders of the United Steelworkers (USW) say Monday's announced shutdown of U.S. Steel operations in Hamilton and Lake Erie, ON, is a devastating blow to Canada's industrial heartland.
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25 July 2008
How the Wild West was Won: United Steelworkers vs Stelco Inc., Bondholders and the Courts
The struggle for the survival of the North American Steel industry over the last 20 years is a microcosm of the problems of the entire manufacturing sector.